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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.74, 9,439.56 and 2,398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.74, 9,439.56 and 2,398.02 is: 3,595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.74 : 9,439.56 = 2,398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.74/9,439.56 = 2,398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.74x = 9,439.56 × 2,398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.74x = 22,636,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,636,253.67/6,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.49

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